This week's People on the Move - week ending 16/04/10

Going back to Londonto work for a great agency, without the need to move from Edinburgh. I manage one of the agency’s pillar clients, Standard Life, who is based in Edinburgh.The Leith Agency in Edinburgh.Market Research Assistant at Research International, London.An out of the blue call from a Londonheadhunter.Kilimanjaro by Teardrop Explodes.About 20 of them 4 weeks ago. Thank you letters on behalf of my daughter Belle, after her 4th birthday party.With 2 young kids, it has to be Christmas.

HANNAH TELFORD, PR APPRENTICE, DEMOCRACY PR

I was looking for a company to give me the skills and understanding to work in the world of social and digital PR as well as a greater understanding of national press. The fast track apprentice scheme with Democracy PR offered all this plus a friendly team environment.Pleasure beach, Blackpoolas a PR Co-coordinator working on everything from regional press to roller-coasting photocalls and filming.Whilst on tour dancing with the Moulin Rouge, Paris, I occasionally assisted the PR manager.Jobsmine – but that only got me through the door. Democracy works with Psycuity to psychometrically profile the candidates so that they can select candidates with the right skills and personality profile to fit within the culture of the business.Embarrassed to admit it now, but it was the soundtrack to ‘Fame’ the musical, although it did inspire me to follow my dream of becoming a professional dancer for over a decade.I’m a big letter writer. It’s a forgotten art that brings a moment of pleasure. I last wrote a letter yesterday to accompany a friend’s birthday present.My birthday... although I tend to make it drag out by at least a week either side.

CLAIRE MCLAUCHLIN, ACCOUNT MANAGER, WEBER SHANDWICK

Working for Weber Shandwick is an opportunity few people in the industry could turn down.I worked for PPSMy first job in the industry was Media Relations Executive for Amaze PR, formerly ConnectPoint PRThe recruitment agency, AF Selection, secured me the interview with Weber ShandwickThe first album I bought was East 17 - I think!A friend of mine serves in Afghanistanand I write to him every couple of weeksChristmas Eve - I still love the feeling of anticipation and excitement of it all

ASHLEY MCKEOWN, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, EURORSCG BISS LANCASTER

I was working at a radio station doing a little bit of everything, including working with their PR and Marketing team. I found myself becoming increasingly interested in PR and felt it was something I'd like to focus on full time.Radio City 96.7 in LiverpoolThis is it – I'm 6 weeks in and loving it.I came to Biss Lancaster for work experience and asked Brian Beech for some advice on my CV. Luckily for me, he offered me an interview instead!Peter Andre's album Natural in 1997 – I still have it!Probably around the time I bought the Peter Andre album. I'm definitely an email girl these days.April 17th as it's my birthday. This year it's a Saturday and I'm determined to have a barbeque whether rain or shine.

JEROME NIVOIX-FOUCART, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, EURORSCG BISS LANCASTER

I have always wanted to work in Public Relations. I love the fact that no day is the same. I love developing relationships with individuals and companies on a regular basis. Most importantly, I am part of a team and have the opportunity to use my creativity daily.The Fat Cat Group, a national chain of trendy food & drink establishments. I worked there as a site manager.Junior Account Executive in a Chinese PR agency. I was mainly dealing with media monitoring and event management, for the english-speaking clients of the agency.I originally joined Euro RSCG Biss Lancaster for a 2-week-long work placement at the Manchesteroffice back in September 2009. I then got offered the possibility to stay for an extra month due to the amount of work that was coming in. Finally, in mid-November, I got offered a permanent role.It was a long time ago but I remember it was the special 2-disc edition of Michael Jackson's History. Outstanding.A month ago. To one of our partners. I used to love writing letters and my own journal but I've now switched to the electronic version, like everybody else.It would have to be a sunny and warm day or a festive one. So either any day in August or St Patrick's Day.

FAIZEL VOHRA, SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, EURORSCG BISS LANCASTER

Working for an agency with high-profile clients which is based in the North Westand part of a wider global network.Edelman's consumer division Jackie Cooper PR.PR Assistant at nxo (Preston-based marketing agency).Black Cherry - a recruitment agency specialising in North West PR roles.I think it was Jennifer Lopez's 'On The 6'.My last handwritten letter was probably at high school.Any Bank Holiday.

SARAH LOUISE CHALLINOR, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, EURORSCG BISS LANCASTER

The friendly environment, along with the opportunity of working on a number of top consumer brands.SKV Communications in ManchesterPR Account Executive at SKV CommunicationsI came across the Biss Lancaster website online and noticed they were recruiting.Boyzone, Said and Done. I'm not sure if I should admit that..!?Probably in my schooldays. I couldn't live without my Blackberry and internet now.Christmas Day with all my family and lots of food – perfect.